Painting Cedar shingles
Going to start painting the outside. Any suggestions on a roller,the shingles expose about 5 inches. Thanks.
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The ceiling lights in my cathedral living room ceiling leak a lot of heat. The result is serious ice dams.Is there any way to seal around the lights?
over 1 year by Radiator_Steve
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My last 5 questions and no replies. Why bother?
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about 8 years by tomh
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